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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.76, 218.68 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.76, 218.68 and 81.50 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.76 : 218.68 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.76/218.68 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.76x = 218.68 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.76x = 17,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822.42/145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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